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Southwestern Illinois College

Sign Language Studies/Interpreter Training

Associate in Applied Science Degree (0024) *

First year

Fall semesterCredits
SLS 100Non-Verbal Communications2
SLS 101American Sign Language I5
SLS 110Deaf Studies/Culture3
SLS 125ASL Fingerspelling & Numbers1
ENG 101Rhetoric & Composition I3
SPCH 151Fundamentals of Public Speaking3
Total Semester Credits: 17
Spring semesterCredits
SLS 102American Sign Language II5
SLS 105Field Experiences2
SLS 120ASL Linguistics I3
 Social Science Elective3
SPCH 155Interpersonal Communication3
 Human Well-Being Elective2
Total Semester Credits: 18

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Second year

Fall semesterCredits
SLS 203American Sign Language III5
SLS 205Interpreting I3
SLS 206Interpreter Principles and Practices3
SLS 210ASL Linguistics II3
SLS 255Transliterating3
Total Semester Credits: 17
Spring semesterCredits
SLS 220Interpreting II3
SLS 230Interpreting Practicum3
SLS 225Sign to Voice3
SLS 270Educational & Specialized Interpreter Settings3
SOC 153Sociology3
Total Semester Credits: 15
Total Program Credits: 67

* Pending ICCB Approval.